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Ms Michelle O'Connell

Verified Psychotherapy Stillorgan.

Ms Michelle O'Connell

14 years of experience 5.0 (2 verified reviews)

9,298+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Michelle O'Connell at a glance

Ms Michelle O'Connell is a Psychotherapy practitioner based in Stillorgan., Ireland, practising at University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Cork (UCC) (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Stillorgan., Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Michelle O’Connell holds an MSc in Psychology, a BSc in Psychology, a Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy, and a Certificate in CBT. As a skilled Counsellor and Psychotherapist, she brings a wealth of academic knowledge and practical experience to support individuals facing a wide range of challenges. Michelle has successfully worked with issues including anxiety, depression, loss, anger, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
Her therapeutic approach is fundamentally humanistic, integrating techniques from Person-Centred Therapy, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness to create a tailored, supportive, and non-judgmental environment. Michelle’s comprehensive expertise extends to a diverse array of therapeutic services, addressing concerns such as ADD/ADHD, adoption, anger management, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, bereavement, child-related issues, dementia, general counselling, health-related issues, identity problems, infertility, life coaching, loss, men's issues, mental health issues, obsessions, OCD, personal development, phobias, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy-related issues, redundancy, relationships, self-esteem/confidence, self-harm, spirituality, stress, transgender/gender variance, trauma, women's issues, and work-related issues.
Her eclectic methodology ensures that each client receives personalised care, empowering them to navigate their difficulties, build resilience, and achieve meaningful personal growth. Michelle’s dedication to fostering mental well-being and her passion for continuous professional development make her a trusted and effective partner on the journey toward healing and self-discovery.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Ms Michelle O'Connell

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Stillorgan. (IE)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Psychotherapy
    RCSI, Stillorgan. (IE)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Psychotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-367209 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychotherapy
#EB-C22FD151 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,078
Annual physical exam 99395 1,264
Vaccination administration 90471 504
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 743

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Michelle O'Connell
HEADSHOT
Michelle O'Connell in consultation
IN OFFICE
Michelle O'Connell with the team
WITH TEAM
Michelle O'Connell at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 137s
Meet Michelle O'Connell

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Psychotherapy outcomes
    Michelle O'Connell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1786/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33334934 · cited by 70
  2. Outcomes of Psychotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Michelle O'Connell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2246/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36199628 · cited by 108

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychotherapy European Annual Congress (Psychotherapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychotherapy National Society Meeting · Stillorgan. · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychotherapy — Stillorgan. · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a psychotherapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · michelle.oconnell@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

2 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
2 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Ms Michelle O'Connell's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Michelle O'Connell treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Psychotherapy

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Stillorgan. matters

Medical practice in Ireland is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Ireland medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Stillorgan. carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Michelle O'Connell specialise in?

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  • Where does Michelle O'Connell practise?

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    Michelle O'Connell speaks English.

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